Ocala, FL — Doors are set to open in January at Farnsworth Farms' new equine sports medicine and rehabilitation center. Construction is in the final stages at Kesmarc Equine Rehabilitation, LLC (Kesmarc-Florida), the exclusive horse therapy facility, designed and dedicated to the recovery and conditioning of professional equine athletes.
Kesmarc-Florida is the sister facility of Kesmarc of Lexington, an established equine rehabilitation facility recognized around the world for distinctive horse recovery, fitness and conditioning programs. Owners Hub Johnson and Kirsten Johnson have dedicated their efforts to achieving unique protocols and techniques with outstanding results and have distinguished themselves as leaders in the equine rehabilitation industry.
Surrounded by the picturesque Ocala National Forest, Kesmarc-Florida occupies 13 acres of Farnsworth Farms' 426-acre horse farm. The 100,000-square-foot facility will offer a 50-foot diameter indoor equine swimming pool, underwater treadmills, a vertical hyperbaric oxygen chamber, an indoor poly track and climate-controlled stalls.
The visionaries behind the collaboration are business investors and father-son duo Robert and Myron Miller of Palm Beach, Fla. Known for their successful ventures and real estate developments throughout Florida, they also appreciate and realize the importance of the state's equine industry, which generates $2.2 billion in products annually, and has a total annual economic impact of an estimated $7 billion. The Miller's conceptualized Kesmarc-Florida and chose the Ocala location - the "horse capital of the world" - because of its famous winter show horse events and warm weather. Also, Ocala is home to more than 600 thoroughbred farms and training centers.
"With Kesmarc-Florida and Farnsworth Farms, we're proud to bring together two great names in the equine world to fill a need in the Ocala area. Because of the lack of facilities, horses often need to be transported to a distant site for medical attention and rehabilitation. With the addition of Kesmarc-Florida to Ocala, owners and trainers can be near to the horses throughout their program and the horses do not have to travel far," said Myron Miller, vice president of business development.
About Kesmarc, LLC - Founded in 2002 by Hub and Kirsten Johnson, Kesmarc LLC has become a world renowned equine rehabilitation center. The Johnsons have pioneered the development and application of innovative therapies of equine athletes.
About Farnsworth Farms - Farnsworth Farms is an exclusive equestrian complex for horse breeding and training. The 426-acre property offers a full-service community race track, miles of riding trails and outdoor riding arena. Rich in breeding heritage, it has been a leader in the breeding world for over four decades and has bred more than 220 stakes winners.